Winter is coming to Luleå. We´re in for six months of snow and ice. But there is still a few days of autumn left. We´re finally getting temperatures below freezing during the nights to remind us whats coming. The days are getting shorter but nothing beats the clear crispy autumn air. I had a day off… Continue reading Frosty shores
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Tour de Fat, Sandön
Our archipelagos biggest island Sandön is one of my favorite places to ride. Mostly because of the amazing shore line on the south side. During low tide it has never ending dunes. Sandön (Sandy Island) sure make it´s name proud. It´s located where the river of Luleå meets the bay of Bothnia. Here is what Lulea.nu… Continue reading Tour de Fat, Sandön
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What it’s really all about
In times like these, and by that i mean Eurobike, Frostbike, Interbike-times. Everybody is showing off thier new stuff for 2017. Well, as i were saying, in times like these it's easy to forget why we ride. Don't get me wrong, i love getting the news on all new gear and bikes. But sometimes it's… Continue reading What it’s really all about
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Monstercross, gravel bike, cyclocross, whatever – evening
Well, not sure what it's called. Gravel or cx or what ever. Eric from Ourorboros gathered a bunch of riders for a evening event on the local trails. Weapon of choice, drop-bar bikes for fast trails and tarmac. It's been a while since i got to take the old Singular Peregrine for a proper spin.… Continue reading Monstercross, gravel bike, cyclocross, whatever – evening
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Island explorers
Kevin is back in town for a few days before he's heading up to Norway. Seems like every time he's here we're breaking new trails. A few years ago we were first on fat bikes on Skvalpen, last winter we were the first to ride over the ice to Brändöskär. I'm still on summer leave… Continue reading Island explorers
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The Luleå Way is Fat
https://youtu.be/a556tYUWmNg Stoked to be a part of the second "The Luleå Way" short film promoting our beautiful city in the north. When they called me up and wanted some fatbikers to take part i realized that we could make Luleå the fat bike capitol of Sweden or maybe Europe. There is now two companies renting… Continue reading The Luleå Way is Fat
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Monstercross evening
I finally found the time to take the Peregrine for a spin. It´s been ages since i got to ride my favorite route along the shores of the river of Luleå. This is a classic route about 20 kilometers on different conditions. Tarmac, gravel, singletrack and sand if you got fat tires. It´s called "around… Continue reading Monstercross evening
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New bike shop, Ourorboros Luleå
This is pretty awesome news. A new bike shop as opened in town. Ourorboros is the combined yoga studio and bike shop. Eric moved here from Alaska about three years ago for love. Susanne brought him over here and now they are combining their passions in this cool shop. Eric is a cyclist at heart… Continue reading New bike shop, Ourorboros Luleå
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New friends, same old trails
It´s funny how cycling makes people come together. I´ve made so many new friends during the years. Some just over the internet and some in real life and some both. I few weeks ago i met Eric. An Alaskan who moved here a few years ago for love. Eric is an enthusiast, just like me,… Continue reading New friends, same old trails
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Swedish Lapland Winter 2016 sum up
Winter 2015/16 was a good one. A few cold weeks made the ice build up properly and the archipelago was frozen far out to the outer islands. I have gotten further out this winter on the fat bike then the other years i´ve been riding. I made the first ride across over the river on… Continue reading Swedish Lapland Winter 2016 sum up
Bike life in Swedish Lapland 